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Autumn Storytelling With Sharon McFeely and Katia Nyysti
Autumn Story Telling With Sharon McFeely and Katia Nyysti Sharing Myth, fairy and folk tales. Imagine the Season Between Summer and Autumn, Oblique declining…
Peace in the Pines
We know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild, quiet places, something inside us begins to soften,…
Fall Break Camp
Nature Camp (Ages 6–10) Join us for a week of outdoor adventure and discovery! Nature Camp runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and is designed for…
Seedlings Fall Break Camp
Seedlings Nature Camp (Ages 3-5, must be able to use the restroom independently) Join us for a week of outdoor adventure and discovery! Nature Camp runs Monday…
An Evening with Gary Nabhan: Presentation and Book Signing
Join award-winning author and conservationist Gary Paul Nabhan for an engaging discussion on the collaborative relationships between plants, animals, and…
Sense of Place in the Highlands: A Naturalist’s Journey
Join regionally renowned naturalist and educator Walt Anderson for an immersive eight-week exploration of the Central Highlands that will deepen your…
Peace in the Pines
We know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild, quiet places, something inside us begins to soften,…
Wednesday Wandering: Junipers, Watersheds & Wild Place
Meet members of the Mile High Beer Project team and explore the connections among juniper woodlands, local watersheds, wildlife, and the wider landscape during…
Pints & Perspectives
Join Highlands Center staff for a casual conversation about local ecology, nature education, and the vision for the Highlands Center’s future campus. Come…
Sense of Place in the Highlands: A Naturalist’s Journey
Join regionally renowned naturalist and educator Walt Anderson for an immersive eight-week exploration of the Central Highlands that will deepen your…
Peace in the Pines
We know—both intuitively and through science—that nature is profoundly healing. When we spend time in wild, quiet places, something inside us begins to soften,…
Wonder at Nightfall: Hunter’s Moon Night Hike
Hunter’s Moon Night Hike Experience the Highlands Center after dark beneath the glow of the Hunter’s Moon. As autumn settles into the Central Highlands, join a…
Frankenpumpkins
Create your own Frankenstein-inspired pumpkin using loose parts from bolts to springs! All materials provided, including the pumpkins. This event is free, and…
Spooky Stories & S’mores
Time to get a little spoooooky on Halloween Eve! Join our incredible storytellers and make some s’mores by the fire! Event is for members! While it is free,…
Discovery Saturday – Halloween Edition
Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday! Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will…
Natural History Book Club
Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation.…
Natural History Book Club
Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation.…
Wreath-Making Workshop
Wanna get crafty?!?! Feeling the holiday spirit?!?! Come join us at the Highlands Center for Natural History on Saturday November 7th 2026 for a fun wreath…
Painting Plein Air in November A Three-Part Workshop with Cathy Krieger
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | November 16, 18 & 20 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Slow down and experience the Highlands Center landscape through a painter’s eyes in this…
An Evening with David Sibley: Presentation and Book Signing
David Allen Sibley is one of America’s most celebrated birders, authors, and nature illustrators. He is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed Sibley…
30th Birthday Party
Join us as we celebrate 30 years of connecting people with nature, inspiring discovery, and caring for the beautiful lands we call home! Come celebrate all…
Discovery Saturdays
Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday! Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will…
Natural History Book Club
Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation.…
Natural History Book Club
Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation.…